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Becassine, from la Semaine de Suzette, 1905 (colour litho)
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Becassine, from la Semaine de Suzette, 1905 (colour litho)
CHT189343 Becassine, from la Semaine de Suzette, 1905 (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: one of the earliest comic strip characters, a little Breton girl, naive but full of good sense, armed with a red umbrella and in the service of the Marquise de Grand Air; Le Livre d'or de Becassine; her name alludes to the becasse (woodcock), a bird with a very long beak, whereas Becassine herself had a tiny button nose; La Semaine de Suzette (Suzanne's Week') was a French weekly magazine for girls, published between 1905 and 1960 and containing stories, comics, cartoons and articles on hobbies;); © Archives Charmet
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Step back in time with this charming print of 'Becassine' from la Semaine de Suzette, dating all the way back to 1905. Created by Joseph Porphyre Pinchon, this colour litho captures the essence of one of the earliest comic strip characters - a little Breton girl named Becassine.
Armed with her signature red umbrella and serving the Marquise de Grand Air, Becassine is portrayed as naive yet full of good sense. Her adventures were chronicled in 'Le Livre d'or de Becassine', captivating readers with her whimsical escapades.
The name 'Becassine' itself is a nod to the woodcock bird, known for its long beak - a stark contrast to Becassine's tiny button nose. The character was brought to life through text by Caumery in the pages of 'La Semaine de Suzette', a French weekly magazine for girls that ran from 1905 to 1960.
This print not only showcases Pinchon's artistic talent but also offers a glimpse into early 20th-century French culture and entertainment. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when comics like these provided joy and laughter to readers young and old alike. A true piece of history preserved for generations to come.
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